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News 17 February 2017


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UK Government proposes new approach to boost banking competition and resolve RBS’ State aid commitments

The UK Government has proposed a radical new plan that would see RBS fund and deliver a series of initiatives, worth around £750 million, to boost competition in today’s UK business banking market.

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Bryan Sanderson appointed interim Chairman of the Low Pay Commission

The independent LPC advises the government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.

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Lifetime ISAs available from 6 April 2017

The lifetime Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a longer term tax-free account that receives a government bonus. It'll be available from 6 April 2017.

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Parole Board Quarterly Performance Report

Statistics and performance information for quarter two of 2016/2017 (July - September).

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Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan

The Troika (Norway, UK and US) urge signatories of the AUHIP-brokered Roadmap Agreement to honour their commitments.

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UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strategy

Britain’s diplomatic and military strength abroad will help enhance UK security and prosperity, the Defence and Foreign Secretaries announced today.

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Office of Tax Simplification: Vacancies

The Office of Tax Simplification is looking for people to join its team.

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Business rates revaluation: the facts

Information on the business rates revaluation which comes into force on 1 April 2017.

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Advocate General appears in UKSC on behalf of the Home Secretary

Advocate General appears in UK Supreme Court on behalf of the Home Secretary

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Change of venue for Crofton information event: Monday 20 Febuary 2017

Due to demand, we are moving the Crofton information event to a larger venue. The date and time of the event remain unchanged.

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